Arsenal will play two pre-season fixtures in the US ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, the club has confirmed.

Arsene Wenger's side are scheduled to face an MLS All-Star side in San Jose on July 28, before facing Chivas de Guadalajara in Los Angeles on July 31.

"Pre-season is a critically important time for us and we are delighted to be going to San Jose and Los Angeles to participate in the 2016 MLS All-Star game and to play Chivas," Wenger told the club's official website.

"We have tremendous support across America and enjoyed our visit to New York in the summer of 2014 when we played the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. We look forward to giving our US fans the chance to see the team play live."

Boss: Wenger is excited to take his side to the US (Image: Matthew Lewis)

Arsenal revealed the remainder of their pre-season fixtures, which have not yet been announced, will be played in Europe.

The Gunners will likely take host and take part in the Emirates Cup as part of their preparations for next season.

Wenger's side face Leicester in the Premier League this weekend knowing they must avoid defeat to stay in the title race.

Top flight leaders Leicester are five points clear of Arsenal, with the Gunners targeting a return to form after a disappointing January.